Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | 15:24 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - Bristol Channel, 01 September 2026, 14:24

On Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 15:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 36 miles at an average speed of 93 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESI
Helicopter: G-RESI

The helicopter G-RESI is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
36 miles
450 feet
dashboard average speed
93 mph
24 minutes
15:24
15:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 15:47

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Bristol Channel15:29

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:28

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan15:28

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan15:26

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:24

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan15:24